In towns around Damascus, citizens try to go on with their daily lives. But, they're on edge, constantly afraid of what approaching Syrian Army soldiers will do. Doctors have had their practices turned upside down and they security threatened if they dare to put their skills toward tending to wounded rebel fighters.

Life in the besieged Syrian city of Douma can be deceptively calm, until soldiers show up. Both the Syrian government and armed rebels blame each other for the violence there, that doesn't seem to be lessening despite the UN observers now in the country.

The Damascus suburb of Douma was subject to an intense attack today. Shells fell on residential areas for hours before troops moved in. The Syrian government is supposed to observe a ceasefire, but many international officials are skeptical.

The Damascus suburb of Douma was subject to an intense attack today. Shells fell on residential areas for hours before troops moved in. The Syrian government is supposed to observe a ceasefire, but many international officials are skeptical.

Life in the besieged Syrian city of Douma can be deceptively calm, until soldiers show up. Both the Syrian government and armed rebels blame each other for the violence there, that doesn't seem to be lessening despite the UN observers now in the country.

In towns around Damascus, citizens try to go on with their daily lives. But, they're on edge, constantly afraid of what approaching Syrian Army soldiers will do. Doctors have had their practices turned upside down and they security threatened if they dare to put their skills toward tending to wounded rebel fighters.